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If you're looking for a simple way to give your garments a cleaner finish, you've come to the right place.

Overlapping seams are one of the easiest ways to ditch the boring straight stitch and go for something with a bit more style and class.

But here's the thing:

If you make a mistake, even just one of the small details, you could end up with a stitch that puckers, is misaligned, comes undone, or just looks completely homemade.

That's why in this article, we'll go over how to sew overlapping seams in just 4 steps, how to deal with common problems, projects that use overlapping seams, and also answer a few frequently asked questions.

Let's dive in. 

If there's one thing that velvet fabrics are good at, it's turning people's heads.

Velvet is the ultimate luxury fabric. For many, the deep, rich qualities of velvet bring to mind everything from sumptuous royal gowns to memories of special occasion holiday dresses worn as a child. As this holiday season approaches – and the holiday party invitations start trickling in – I have found myself thinking of creating new velvet pieces for my wardrobe. But I don't want these garments to be worn just for special occasion, I want to be able to bask in the luxury of velvet after the party season ends. 

If you want to sew a successful velvet garment and feel like you need a little help, don't worry. Stick with us, and you'll stitch up something gorgeous without the stress.

Alex took the new Memphis Dress pattern to the next level, making it her very own. Be inspired and get this look today.

Sometimes the simplest tools can be the best. Take the humble tweezer. Sure, it has been stereotyped as a bathroom-only apparatus used only for splinters and the stray eyebrow hair. But the tweezer is more than that, it is an apparatus that can be used in the most delicate of sewing situations. 

Fall fashion trends come and go, but few have the staying power of leather. The leather motorcycle jacket became a classic look the instant Marlon Brando roared into movie theaters on his motorcycle in The Wild One in 1953. Nothing says sleek, sexy – and rebellious – like leather. Whether you are wearing a full jacket or just a pop of leather trim, leather can take your look to the next level.